Positive signals from the "smokeless industry"

According to Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DOCST) Nguyen Khanh Hiep, in April 2025, An Giang welcomed about 1 million visitors, remaining stable compared to the same period last year. A notable highlight is the remarkable growth in the number of international visitors staying, estimated at 3,800, up 52% ​​over the same period. This shows the growing attractiveness of An Giang to foreign tourists who seek unique cultural, historical and natural experiences. Revenue from tourism activities in April also recorded encouraging growth, estimated at VND 1,200 billion, up 9% over the same period last year.

In the first 4 months of 2025, An Giang welcomed a total of 5.1 million visitors, equivalent to the same period in 2024, estimated to reach 51% of the plan set for the whole year. Of which, the number of international visitors staying is estimated at 11,800, up 12.3% over the same period. Total revenue from tourism activities is estimated at 5,900 billion VND, up 5.3% over the same period, estimated to reach 55% of the set target.

In the first months of the year, An Giang has implemented many practical activities to attract tourists. A typical example is the "Traditional Culinary Culture" contest, held within the framework of the 14th Khmer Ethnic Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival in An Giang Province in 2025 in Tri Ton District. This event is not only a place to honor the unique culinary culture of the Khmer ethnic minority, but also an opportunity to introduce to tourists the diversity and richness of An Giang culture.

In addition, the province actively participates in major tourism events in the region. The province has participated in the Traditional Cake Competition (within the framework of the 12th Southern Traditional Cake Festival in 2025 in Can Tho City), bringing the unique flavors of An Giang cuisine. At the same time, it has participated in promoting tourism at the exhibition event "Tourism space, cultural heritage, scenic spots and traditional handicraft products of Vietnam" in Hue City, introducing its tourism potential and strengths to domestic and international tourists. These tourism promotion activities have contributed significantly to creating an image of an attractive, diverse and friendly An Giang in the eyes of tourists. The growth in the number of international visitors is a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of promotional strategies aimed at the international market.

An Giang tourism industry still has a lot of room for development. Continuing to invest in tourism infrastructure, improving the quality of human resources, diversifying tourism products and strengthening promotion will be key factors for An Giang to be able to exploit its inherent tourism potential to the fullest. Hopefully, with continuous efforts, along with the existing advantages of culture, history, rich nature, and dynamism in promotion, An Giang has the potential to become an attractive destination on the tourism map of Vietnam and the region.

The key issue now is how to maintain this positive growth momentum, transforming that potential into reality in a sustainable way. In particular, in the near future, when An Giang and Kien Giang provinces merge, it is expected to create a new driving force, promoting the tourism industry of An Giang to develop even more strongly, thanks to the resonance of resources and tourism infrastructure of both localities.

“To continue the development momentum, in the coming time, An Giang tourism industry will proactively develop a plan and implement the 2025 tourism stimulus program. Within the framework of An Giang Tourism Festival 2025, many practical activities will be organized, including a tourism promotion exhibition booth, the 2025 Excellent Table Service Competition, and a conference to collect opinions from experts and tourism business units on development orientation for the period 2026 - 2030.

In addition, the province will develop and broadcast films promoting the cuisine of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas. Improving the quality of human resources is also focused on through training tour guides at tourist sites, fostering communication skills, and problem-solving skills for restaurant and hotel staff" - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Khanh Hiep informed.

THU THAO

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